Why defining your fears might be more important than defining your goals—a Stoic approach to overcoming paralysis and taking action Fear-setting helps us confront and overcome the psychological barriers that prevent meaningful action In his thought-provoking TED Talk, Tim Ferriss asks a question that challenges conventional wisdom about success and achievement: Could defining your fears be more important than defining your goals? As someone who's recently begun reading his book The 4-Hour Workweek, I find...
Month: June 2009
Mill City Museum in Minneapolis, MN
I take my camera to as many places as I can, so when I was in Minneapolis, MN a while back I filmed a flour mill tour at the Mill City Museum. Minneapolis is called the “Mill City” and has lots of old mills that sit along the Mississippi River. This video isn't going to win any awards, but the museum did such a great job depicting the life of an average mill worker, I...
Norman Ollestad Memoir: Crazy for the Storm

Holy Moly!
Never Give Up!
History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats. - B. C. Forbes
Google: Secrets of a Nimble Giant
Insights into the innovation culture that keeps Google at the forefront of technology Google fosters creativity and collaboration among employees In the fast-paced world of technology, few companies have maintained their innovative edge as successfully as Google. From its humble beginnings as a search engine startup to becoming one of the world's most valuable companies, Google has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible in technology and business. At the heart of Google's success lies...



